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11/30/2003 05:19:19 PM · #1 |
I am interested in framing some 16x20 and 16x24 prints. I need to know what the standard size mats and frames are for these print sizes... anyone know?
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11/30/2003 05:24:53 PM · #2 |
This site talks about matting, and also shows standard frame sizes for the US.
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11/30/2003 05:36:51 PM · #3 |
| I went to several county fairs this last summer and noticed a trend of people leaving a large amount of space (1/2"-1") between where their image ended and the matting began. Some even put a solid color in this space. Is this a new technique? Is it just a way of putting a non-standard sized print in a standard size matte? I can't say as I ever noticed it before. |
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11/30/2003 06:01:19 PM · #4 |
2" matte all the way around puts you into a standard size 20X24.
That works for your 16X20's but for the non standard size of 16X24 you will need a custom frame or go bigger to a 24X30, also standard size frame. |
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11/30/2003 06:33:25 PM · #5 |
| I have seen 11 x 14 prints in a 16 x 20 frame. Also I have seen 11 x 17 prints in a 16 x 20 frame. I think you can do anything you want as long as you don't go less than 2 inches. So technically you could put a 14 x 18 photo in a 16 x 20 frame. |
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11/30/2003 08:55:25 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by sonnyh:
I have seen 11 x 14 prints in a 16 x 20 frame. Also I have seen 11 x 17 prints in a 16 x 20 frame. I think you can do anything you want as long as you don't go less than 2 inches. So technically you could put a 14 x 18 photo in a 16 x 20 frame. |
go with what you think looks good. 2 inch border definitely looks good, but you could put a 1/2 inch if you want (I cut my own mattes and do my own frames, so not a problem here).
Use to be that most framers would put an even space around the top and sides and larger on the bottom. Not as much anymore. It all comes down to what you like.
Standard stuff (to me) is limiting and expensive. Especially when a 11x14 cut on the "computer" cost more than the 32x40 matte board intact.
The style with the space between photo and matte board is interesting. the problem with it is the photo has to be mounted onto the board, and this can cause problems if you value the print (non-archival) and can also warp or have air bubbles, etc. All comes down to choice.
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